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Politico: ‘The Woman in Michigan’ Goes National

LANSING, Mich.—The phone rings once. “Hello?” It’s a man’s voice: gruff, impatient. “Hi there,” the female caller says. “May I please speak with John?” “Who’s this?” “Gretchen Whitmer.” A three-second pause. “Governor Whitmer?” “Yes, sir.” “Oh ma’am,” John says, his tone apologetic. “Hi. How are you?” It’s a loaded question. This particular call, one of…